Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLaura Woods, ITV presenter during the FIFA World Cup Group L match at New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford. Picture date: Saturday June 27, 2026. (PA)England's men's national football team secured the top spot in their World Cup group with a 2-0 victory over Panama. The match garnered a peak viewership of 13.76 million across ITV, STV, ITVX, and STV Player, achieving an 80% share of TV viewing. Jude Bellingham scored the first goal, followed by captain Harry Kane, who became England’s highest-scoring player at a World Cup with his 11th goal. England had already guaranteed their place in the knockout phase prior to the match. Celebrities including Sir David Beckham, Ant and Dec, and Ross Kemp shared their reactions and celebrations following the team's win. Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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Follow live as England chase victory against Panama in pursuit of Group L top spot.

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England beat Panama in their final World Cup group game at the New York/New Jersey Stadium on Saturday evening, securing their spot top of the table thanks to Jude Bellingham

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Jude Bellingham provided the crucial breakthrough for England with a 62nd-minute goal.

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored second-half goals as England got the job done against Panama at the World Cup on Saturday, a 2-0 victory at the MetLife Stadium taking Thomas…

England secures Group L victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Panama 2-0, with Harry Kane making history.

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Kane becomes England's all-time record scorer, drawing level with Gary Lineker's mark of 10